IKEA set to reopen stores subject to lifting of restrictions in first phase

IKEA has confirmed that Dublin stores are set to reopen from Monday subject to approval of the lifting of lockdown measures going ahead next week.

The furniture retail company said stores in Ballymun and Carrickmines would take a number of measures to ensure that the health and safety of customers and staff.

A spokesperson from IKEA said: ‘We’re excited to be getting ready to welcome our co-workers and customers back into our Dublin store and OCP in Carrickmines. This is, as for other retailers, subject to approval for the first phase of lifting lockdown restrictions from the National Public Health Emergency Team and Government.’

Ikea has confirmed that Dublin stores are set to reopen from Monday subject to approval for the first phase of lifting lockdown restrictions from the National Public Health Emergency Team and Government. Pic: IKEA Ireland

‘That’s why in-line with the Return to Work Safety Protocol, other official guidance, and learnings from the other countries in which IKEA operates, we have made extensive plans and will be adopting enhanced measures to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for customers and co-workers.’

‘Whilst the experience might be a little different, it’s still the same IKEA, with the same vision to create a better everyday life for the many people.’

‘Whilst the experience might be a little different, it’s still the same IKEA, with the same vision to create a better everyday life for the many people.’ Pic: GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images

According to the Irish government and the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), phase one is due to initiate on Monday 18 May, which allows for the opening of retailers which are primarily outdoor or those which were open during the first level of restriction.

Garden centres, hardware stores, homeware stores and opticians are among other businesses due to reopen on Monday, should phase one go ahead.

This phase also permits outdoor meetings between people from different households, opening certain outdoor public amenities, and the phased return of outdoor workers.

The furniture retail company said stores in Ballymun and Carrickmines would take a number of measures to ensure that the health and safety of customers and staff. Pic: Shutterstock

The second phase of lifting lockdown restrictions, due to take place on 8 June, will see smaller businesses open their doors where social distancing can be observed, and with the consideration of safety for staff and customers.

Ikea temporarily closed its doors in Ireland on 20 March in an effort to comply with government restrictions, however, ordering products online and delivery services were still made available to customers.

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